How far is Deering, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Deering, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.8 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.84 mi
36.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.8 mi
Kilometers
44.74 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Deering
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deering
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goffstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Deering
13.9 mi
00h 23m
To Merrimack
13.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deering and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deering and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reservoir Road

    72 m · 16 sec · Reservoir Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deering Center Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Deering Center Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deering Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Deering Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dustin Tavern Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Dustin Tavern Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Short Street

    630 ft · 29 sec · Short Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Stark Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Stark Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Mast Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1649 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    41 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mast Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wallace Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Wallace Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Wallace Road

    8.9 mi · 20 min · Wallace Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wire Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Wire Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1550 ft · 48 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deering and Merrimack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wallace Road
8.88 mi · 32%
Deering Road
4.95 mi · 18%
South Stark Highway
3.81 mi · 14%
Deering Center Road
3.25 mi · 12%
Wire Road
2.59 mi · 9%
North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Wallace Road

Exit the roundabout onto Wallace Road

8.87 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goffstown
00h 23m from Deering
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deering and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deering to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goffstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Deering and 13.9 miles from Merrimack.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deering and Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Goffstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goffstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goffstown.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deering and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.76 km).

Deering

#1 Deering

City in Alaska

Population1,970
Coordinates43.0731400, -71.8445200
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.844563, 43.073093)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Deering and Merrimack. The current time is 20:59:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.